You don't need a key to access to these beautiful hotel gardens—although you will need to book a room at the properties to get a glimpse inside.
This unchanged Victorian park is rumored to have been the inspiration behind Peter Pan's Neverland.
Tis the season for planting and weeding. It’s officially spring, and gardens are waking up from their winter slumber with spring bulbs, tree blossom and flowering shrubs. Swathes of colour ar…
Historic gardens have a special appeal to New Englanders if only because of our harsh winters and long dreary springs. Though they offer the visitor serenity and relaxation, preserving historic…
Welcome to the charming city of Lund, Sweden! From its historic landmarks to its vibrant culture, Lund has something for everyone. Explore the cobblestone streets and visit Lund Cathedral, a breathtaking example of Romanesque architecture. Don't miss a visit to the Lund University, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world. Take
OLD GARDENS that survive their owners are quite rare in this country, but the Berkshires — a wealthy summer colony for so long that it’s been called “the inland Newport” — has one of the nation’s most significant collections, mostly clustered around Stockbridge. If you’re heading west, I think you can do no better than The Mount and Naumkeag, products of creative geniuses with very different visions.
These lush landscapes—including the gardens of Julianne Moore and Patrick Dempsey—will have you dreaming of afternoons spent outdoors
A slideshow of our favorite French Gardens celebrates the Gallic flair for bloom-filled spaces.
Jekyll’s planting schemes and their harmonious colour palettes, and use of traditional crafts, remain the quintessential essence of English-style.
Anemoon-wit, kievitsbloemroze en boshyacintblauw: in het voorjaar vormen zich rond het Vordense landgoed Hackfort kleurrijke bloementapijte.
A selection of the National Trust gardens that you should make sure you take time to visit
With its Robert Adam interiors and Capability Brown landscape, Bowood is the epitome of an eighteenth-century English country house, formed by the taste and vision of previous inhabitants and now adapting gently to the needs of the twenty-first century
Sweden's national parks include mountains, glaciers, primeval forest, islands, cliffs and canyons. We pick 10 of the best to visit.
The gardens at Lowther Castle, Penrith, Cumbria, rise artfully from the ruins of their spectacular setting — yet the effort it has taken them to blend in so perfectly has been immense. Non Morris reports on Jim Lowther and Dan Pearson’s continuing work to restore these historic gardens; photographs by Val Corbett.
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Am really fond of old engravings of parterres. Here are some from the marvelous Archive of Historical Gardens and Landscapes "Catena, the Digital Archive of Historic Gardens and Landscapes, is a collection of historic and contemporary images, including plans, engravings, and photographs, intended to support research and teaching in the fields of garden history and landscape studies." There are details about the construction and design at the delightful Jane Austen's World page on parterre gardens. "Kensington Palace Parterre Gardens, From the South, 1724 The ornamental parterre gardens that we so frequently see on the grounds of great mansions and 18th Century gardens, and mentioned in historical novels, grew out of the knot garden. The knot garden was a medieval form of symmetrical flower bed made up of hedges which separated various plants, such as flowers or herbs. Knot gardens have an intricate woven effect which is very labor intensive. Their hedges must be clipped and manicured daily to maintain their precise shape, thus the knot design grew out of favor. Parterres do not weave in and out and require slightly less trimming, though this is in relative terms. The modern gardener would still find this elaborate design labor intensive. Parterres look their best when viewed from above, if even from a slight angle."
The county Henry VIII named 'The Garden of England' still draws in horticulture enthuasiasts to its historic (and modern) houses and their beautiful gardens. See our recommendations for the famous highlights and hidden treasures of Kent here.
Fans of the Netflix period drama Bridgerton will be impressed by these amazing Bridgerton filming locations. From the UNESCO World Heritage town of Bath to
Spectacular mountain vistas flower-lined nature paths and picturesque historic centres make these 10 idyllic Swiss towns worth a visit.
Alcatraz Island is bright and thriving with gardens, and available to be seen on tours now. After over 40 years of neglect, the gardens are lush again and beautiful as ever.
Discover the top 16 things to do in Warsaw! Explore historic sites, vibrant neighborhoods, delicious cuisine, and cultural landmarks. Perfect for travelers seeking the best of Poland’s capital. Plan your visit now!
Nicolás Fouquet fue un estadista francés y Superintendente de Finanzas del rey Luis XIV cuya función era la de ordenar los gastos del...
AD PRO tapped experts to name the most inspiring gardens around the world that have influenced their work—here’s what came back
Who knew that for decades San Francisco's famous Alcatraz prison harbored not only notorious criminals, but also a collection of lush gardens? The Ga
